Very interesting Posts & Topic.

I always have a process in performance contracts for clients , I immediately send a confirmation email in regards to conversation phone call.

This hopefully verifies all the information I then send as a PDF agreement ASAP including when payment required nearer the time etc.

I think Danny then mentioned a great point that has also saved me many times,

...Always Email & Ring the client of any show in the week of the show..
...Always Email & Ring the client of any show in the week of the show..

Heard to many horror stories of bands or caterers not showing up to events etc..

I find if you are receiving full payment before the gig which I do for every event, I work only the corporate market so has to be spot on.., all emails and details about the event on the day are gone over by the client way more seriously. It works for me... so good luck in how this all turns out

Come on BK, you can't leave us hanging like this man.

That is why they get a blank contract from me and the client fills everything in. Saves me time and I can check if they have understood everything and I can talk to them again if something is not entirely clear.